About Us

The Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne is a non-profit youth society which celebrates and promotes all aspects of chinese culture.

Our members come from Australia and abroad. They come to participate in the different range of Culture, Sport and Community activities we offer.

The aims of CYSM are multi-faceted. Primarily, it aims to educate young Australians with chinese descendency about their heritage through participation in traditional activities. Beyond this, CYSM provides a centre for youth that fosters friendship, teamwork and a sense of community and has therefore continuously evolved to maintain its relevance to its members. Consequently, the CYSM now coordinates a diverse range of activities that also extend beyond the traditional realms.

Celebrating 50 years of family

On the 2nd of April 2018, CYSM presents its 50th
Anniversary Concert. This gala event will showcase our
history and heritage in promoting Chinese art and
culture. We celebrate 50 years in fostering the spirit of
friendship and community in Melbourne, across the
nation and abroad.

The concert will bring together community
organisations from across Australia, showcasing a
breadth of talent, including graceful cultural dances,
gifted musicians and spectacular martial arts, lion
dance and dragon dance performances.

We welcome you to join us for this exciting,
family-friendly cultural extravaganza.

Culture

Lion Dance

Dragon Dance

Dragon Boat

Folk Dancing

Sports

Soccer

The Melbourne Chinese Soccer Association (MCSA) was established in 1995 under CYSM with the view to provide opportunities for young people, predominantly but not exclusively of Chinese cultural heritage, to play soccer in a friendly competitive environment. In 2006, MCSA was incorporated as a not-for-profit sporting organisation under the Associations Incorporation Act, however CYSM continues as its hosting organisation to this day.
MCSA has grown from 8 competitive teams to 34 since its inception, and as of 2012 manages a 3 tier double round robin competition, approximately 700 registered players and over 30 referees and assistant referees. More information can be found on the MSCA website.

CYSM Soccer Team
After a rare opportunity arose in 1995 to play against the Hong Kong All Stars Soccer Team, comprising of international celebrities such as Sammo Hung, Alan Tam and Eric Tsang from Hong Kong, CYSM formed a Soccer Team to compete in a friendly match. Soon after, CYSM established the Melbourne Chinese Soccer Association and has had a competitive Soccer Team in the league ever since.

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Lion Dance

CYSM Lion Dance Team "Past, Present & Future"

Established in 1968 the CYSM Lion Dance Team, like other Lion Dance troupes, has taken the art of lion dancing outside of China to share with its local Chinese community. Throughout the years, the Team has taken part in numerous performances and contributed to many events and festivals to help spread the art of lion dancing beyond the boarders of Melbourne, Australia. The Team has also developed irreplaceable friendships and bonds with a number of other Lion Dance troupes and community groups from all across the world.

The Team continues to help teach, nurture, spread and carry on the tradition of passing on the art from generation to generation. CYSM creates a home for those who want to be part of something special, not just a Lion Dance team but a Lion Dance family.

Dragon Dance

CYSM Dragon Dance Team

CYSM boasts one of the most sophisticated Dragon Dance Teams in Australia, performing with several dragons at diverse events which vary from parade routes to set stage routines. We perform all year long for cultural, community and charity events as well as various corporate functions.

The CYSM Dragon Dance Team formed in 1994, performing with a single 15-section wooden dragon. Since then we have added three brightly coloured 9-section dragons, which are capable of more athletic performances and glow in the dark. In 2010, we welcomed a Lotus Flower Dragon which incorporates Chinese Folk Dancing with Dragon Dancing to perform. 2013 sees the addition of our sixth and newest dragon.

Dragon dance is something of a cross-over activity, combining the training and mentality of a sports team with the stagecraft and flair of a performing arts troupe. To give an impressive performance requires great coordination and teamwork. Our training for the Dragon Dance Team concentrates on building solid core skills for dragon dancing whilst providing an environment for developing general fitness. We focus on fundamentals of movements and patterns to achieve the precise shape and timing for our formations – all while having a lot of fun!

Dragon Boat

CYSM Sea Dragons

The CYSM Sea Dragons are a Melbourne based dragon boating team, based at Docklands. We are a friendly team that values diversity. The club welcomes people from all backgrounds who are interested in learning more about Chinese culture, keeping fit, and teamwork. The team currently has members from a range of diverse backgrounds, including China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, Mauritius, New Zealand and Australia.

CYSM Sea Dragons began competing in Victorian regattas in 1985. The team has evolved to a competitive team that enjoys training hard and constantly improving our performance, while still maintaining a friendly, social atmosphere. Since 1995 the CYSM Sea Dragons have competed in every Melbourne International Dragon Boat Festival along with other races during the Dragon Boat season including the Falls Creek Mile High Championships, Docklands Cup, Chinese New Year Festival and regional regattas.

Folk Dancing

CYSM Chinese Folk Dance Troupe

At CYSM our folk dancing troupe performs folk dances from both Taiwan and China. The folk dances we perform are diverse, ranging from graceful through to athletic.

CYSM’s Chinese Dancing Costume collection is one of the largest and oldest in Australia. Our costumes in combination with our Chinese folk dance performances provide great insight into the lifestyles, stories and customs of various ethnic minority groups in China and Taiwan.

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